Lab Work
Comprehensive lab work that goes beyond “normal”
We use advanced lab testing to uncover potential root causes behind fatigue, hormone symptoms, headaches, digestive issues, inflammation, weight changes, acne, and other chronic health concerns. Many patients come to us after being told their labs are “fine” or even “normal” while still struggling with symptoms daily. At Balanced Care, we take a deeper, more personalized approach to blood work – looking for patterns, imbalances, and early warning signs that may contribute to how you feel.
Common Lab Areas We Evaluate
- Blood Work — In house lab testing and cash pricing available
- Hormones
- Fatigue
- Inflammation
- Thyroid health
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Blood sugar and insulin
- Metabolic health
- Cardiovascular risk factors
- Food Sensitivities and Allergies Testing
- Gut-related concerns
- Skin issues – eczema, acne, psoriasis, lichen sclerosis
- Headaches and migraines
- Histamine issues
- Fatigue
- Hormone Testing — thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, etc.
- Hormone testing is typically done at certain time in the menstrual cycle.
- Important to evaluate infertility issues, preconception planning, irregular periods, PCOS, painful or heavy periods, PMS, endometriosis, etc.
- Neurotransmitter Testing — serotonin, dopamine, GABA, glycine, glutamate, etc.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Burn-out
- Wanting to reduce or get off of medications
- Cortisol/Adrenal testing – Saliva testing
- Fatigue and exhaustion
- Stress
- Weight gain or difficulty losing weight.
- Anxiety
- Fight or flight feelings
- Sleep disturbances and insomnia – circadian rhythm
- Dutch Testing
- In depth look at sex hormones and adrenal hormones.
- SIBO and fructose intolerance
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Reflux
- GERD
- Stool Testing — bacteria, parasites, inflammation, digestion, etc.
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Bloating & gas
- Abdominal discomfort
- IBS
- IBD
- Leaky gut
- Dysbiosis
- Frequency antibiotic use
